SMBs shift to more agile performance management
SMBs in South Africa increasingly recognise that traditional approaches to performance management no longer meet their needs in a world of digital transformation and hybrid working models, so traditional performance reviews are thus starting to give way to more agile,...
Intel AI platforms accelerate Microsoft Phi-3 GenAI models
Intel has validated and optimised its AI product portfolio across client, edge and data centre for several of Microsoft's Phi-3 family of open models. The Phi-3 family of small, open models can run on lower-compute hardware, be more easily fine-tuned to meet specific...
Project professionals must take a global view to stay relevant
South African project professionals will be increasingly required to build consideration for global events into their strategies and planned outcomes if they are to ensure that they remain relevant in an age that is changing at a pace that challenges society. This is...
Voice and text interactions will soon supplement customer surveys
By 2025, 60% of organisations with voice of the customer (VoC) programs will supplement traditional surveys by analyzing voice and text interactions with customers, according to Gartner. Business and CX leaders will continue to seek ways to diminish reliance on...
Esports titles selected for high school championships
The growth of esports starts at school level. Schools are the breeding ground where champions are fashioned by schools that have the interest of learners at heart. So it is not surprising to see that the entire Protea Esports Team that participated in International...
Massive increase in spend by top semiconductor buyers
The semiconductor shortage and the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)’ production in 2021, but the top 10 OEMs increased their chip spending by 25,2% and accounted for 42,1% of the total market, according to preliminary results...
Louise Taute appointed as southern Africa MD of Westcon-Comstor
Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has announced the appointment of Louise Taute as MD for the southern Africa region. In her role, Taute will assist with the local management of the Westcon-Comstor business to help the global and regional executive drive sales,...
Vodacom revenue growth underpinned by services
Vodacom group revenue grew 6,4% to R26,7-billion for the quarter ended 31 December 2021. Group service revenue was up 5,3%, supported by sustained demand for connectivity and growth in new services such as financial services. In South Africa, service revenue grew...
Water flowed on Mars for longer than we thought
Mars once rippled with rivers and ponds billions of years ago, providing a potential habitat for microbial life. As the planet’s atmosphere thinned over time, that water evaporated, leaving the frozen desert world that NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) studies...
Global power outages impacted 350m people in 2021
Major power outages impacted at least 350 million people - more than 4% of the global population - last year as new power supply challenges have emerged on top of more traditional ones, according to a new report by IHS Markit. The report, entitled Are We Entering an...
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Gold Fields visibility improved by IsoMetrix
Mining company, Gold Fields has commissioned local technology company, IsoMetrix, to implement an encompassing health, safety and environment solution at its South Deep Mine near Westonaria. Up to now, South Deep’s HSE management has been addressed with various...
Botswana Innovation Hub rolls out SAP
As part of the Botswana government’s strategic goal to diversify the country’s economy, Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) was founded to encourage innovative business. Through the development and operation of a science and technology park, BIH aims to assist the...
AccTech implements Microsoft for Iemas
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New Philips monitor offers ultra-HD display
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Jasco Power provides UPSes, AVRs for DTT
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Fake DHL notifications spread malware
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Tips on employing a big data solution
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Kyocera win BLI awards
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Potential protection against Hacienda
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Organisational change is way forward for IT
If IT is ever going to have a shot at closing the gap between itself and its customers then there needs to be a fundamental shift from a technological mind set to business mind set, says Kerry Evans, MD Africa at Quintica. At the recent SMEXA event in Johannesburg,...
Java Developer at ABSA Bank
Java developer with 6 years minimum experience.c#sql.netbanking systems knowledge object orientated dev environment. please do send me your updated cv to [Email Address Removed] Desired Skills: Java Programming Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Banking Learn...
Senior Business Analyst
Embark on a transformative journey as a Senior Business Analyst specializing in SAP. Bring your seasoned expertise to the forefront, translating business requirements into effective SAP solutions. Leverage your comprehensive understanding of SAP modules to optimize...
Developer – C# / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
Software Developer II
"Wanted: Software Developer with a knack for coding and a love for numbers! Join our bank and help us turn algorithms into 'algorhythms'!" Key Roles & Responsibilities: Provide Maintenance and support of software in environments of accountability.Develop unit and...
Software Support Engineer T1
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a prominent player in CRM and Contact Centre solutions within the Southern African region, is known for its utilization of cutting-edge technology to serve an enthusiastic customer base. They are currently in search of a First Line Support...
Automation Tester – Western Cape Bellville
We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team on a Hybrid basis in Cape Town (Essential to be available to work in Cape Town) Works autonomously and acts as a senior providing professional advice, managing and/or coordinating the work of...
Java Developer at ABSA Bank – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Java developer with 6 years minimum experience.c#sql.netbanking systems knowledge object orientated dev environment. please do send me your updated cv to [Email Address Removed] Desired Skills: Java Programming Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Banking Learn...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Embark on a transformative journey as a Senior Business Analyst specializing in SAP. Bring your seasoned expertise to the forefront, translating business requirements into effective SAP solutions. Leverage your comprehensive understanding of SAP modules to optimize...
Developer – C# / React (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
Software Developer II – Gauteng Johannesburg
"Wanted: Software Developer with a knack for coding and a love for numbers! Join our bank and help us turn algorithms into 'algorhythms'!" Key Roles & Responsibilities: Provide Maintenance and support of software in environments of accountability.Develop unit and...
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